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The Prince Consort National Memorial.

Ridley, M. W. (illus). London. The London Illustrated News. 07-13- 1872.Double-page black and white wood-engraving (tipped-in), in complete disbound issue of The Illustrated London News July 13, 1872 (includes Supplement); sheet size approximately 21 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches. Entire issue in very good condition with a few spots to outer margins. Features a magnificent tipped-in double-page image of the Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens, London. An article discusses the concept and elaborateness of the memorial. Other illustrations in this number include a double-page illustration of the Russian Bicentenary Festival at St. Petersburg and a single page illustration, The World's Peace Jubilee and International Musical Festival at Boston. Item #47255